Heat-tolerant trees · Grown in Desert Hot Springs

Desert Shade Trees for Sale

Palo verde, mesquite, acacia, desert willow, and ironwood: tough, heat-tolerant shade trees grown in the same 110°F+ summers and desert wind your yard faces. Retail and wholesale, 15-gallon to large boxed trees.

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Trees we grow

Shade trees built for the desert

We grow 40,000+ trees in Coachella Valley conditions, so they arrive already hardened to heat, sun, and wind. Call for current sizes and counts.

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Desert Museum Palo Verde

A thornless hybrid that grows fast, takes full sun and reflected heat, and blooms yellow every spring. Its green bark keeps it attractive even in extreme heat.

Best for: fast filtered shade, low water, color.

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Mesquite

Thornless Chilean and native varieties with a wide, umbrella canopy. Handles heat and drought once established. Stake young trees and prune for structure in windy areas.

Best for: big shade over patios and parking.

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Desert Willow

A native with orchid-like pink, purple, or white flowers from spring into fall. Stays smaller than mesquite and attracts hummingbirds.

Best for: smaller yards, color, wildlife.

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Desert Ironwood

A slow-growing native that’s extremely heat- and drought-proof once established, with gray-green foliage and lavender spring flowers.

Best for: long-term, low-maintenance plantings.

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Acacia

From the airy, weeping shoestring acacia (a great narrow screen) to wider shade-forming species. Fast-growing and tolerant of poor soil.

Best for: quick shade and narrow spaces.

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Large & specimen trees

Boxed trees in 24″, 36″, and larger sizes for instant shade on day one.

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Sizes

Which size tree should you buy?

15 gallon: lower cost and often establishes faster
24″ box: more presence right away
36″ box and larger: instant shade for entries, patios, and commercial jobs

On windy sites, a well-rooted mid-size tree that’s properly staked often outperforms a huge specimen planted in a hurry. How plant sizes work →

Plant it right

Shade tree tips for the valley

Plant in fall so roots establish before summer. See when to plant.
Water deep and infrequent to build roots that anchor against wind.
Stake young trees in Desert Hot Springs and Sky Valley wind.
Give it room. Palo verde and mesquite get wide.

More in our guide to the best heat-tolerant trees.

Common questions

Desert tree FAQ

What’s the best shade tree for the Coachella Valley?

For most yards, Desert Museum palo verde or mesquite. Palo verde gives fast, filtered shade with very little water. Mesquite gives a wider, denser canopy. For smaller spaces, look at desert willow.

Where can I buy large trees in the Coachella Valley?

At CC&R Nursery in Desert Hot Springs. We carry boxed trees in 24″, 36″, and larger sizes and deliver anywhere in the valley. Call (760) 992-6792.

Do you deliver trees?

Yes, to homes and job sites across the Coachella Valley and beyond. See our service area.

Do you plant the trees?

No. We’re a nursery, not a landscaping crew. We’ll show you how to plant, stake, and water your tree.

¿Venden árboles para el desierto?

Sí. Vea árboles para el desierto. Hablamos español.